Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for Coronary Artery Disease?
A
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Ischamia meaning reduced blood flow
2
Q
What is CAD?
A
Lack of blood flow to the heart tissue usually caused by narrowing of coronary arteries due to the build of fatty deposits.
3
Q
What are the causes of CAD?
A
- Atherosclerosis
- Smoking and fatty diet
4
Q
What is the pathphysiology of CAD?
A
Over time atherosclerosis occurs where fats build up in and on your artery walls forming plaques.
A fibrous cap forms between the plaques and lumen of the artery.
This causes arterial stenosis (narrowing) and can lead to cardia ischaemia
5
Q
What are some CAD S&S?
A
Angina Dyspnoea Pain across the body Syncope Nausea
